Adverbs

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Adverbs
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Definition

• An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an
  adjective, or another adverb
• Adverbs answer several questions when they modify
  verbs

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Where?

• He lives nearby.
• I looked inside.
• Put the packages there.
• We held the party outside.

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When?

• Janice played yesterday.
• The message arrived early.
• I will meet you later.
• Grandma is coming today.

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How?

• The musician performed perfectly.
• The dancers moved gracefully.
• The shortstop quickly ran to the base.
• Wolves howl loudly.

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To What Extent?

• Janet was completely honest.
• Lucy seems very upset.
• Amy fully agrees with me.
• I am totally opposed to it.

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Adverb modifying an adjective

• Answers the question To what extent?
• A very kind woman helped me.
• An extremely tall man opened the door for me.

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Adverb modifying an adverb

• Answers the question To what extent?
• The males hunt exceedingly well.
• The students listened very carefully.